So, I've tried Persistent Worlds before, and my problem was always the same: I'm European, and whenever I could actually be on, there were about two other players in the world and no DMs, so there was never anything to do. About the time I just had to log off in order to get any sleep, everyone else came on.
How is that on your server? How many people do you have?

So make sure your ole' knife is sharp, me lad,
And make sure your powder is dry,
For the world is awash with fools, blood and gold,
And all men are just waiting to die.